Near Chorazim in Mevo'ot HaHermon Regional Council, Northern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
Medusa
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
1. Medusa Marker
In Greek mythology, Medusa was one of the three Gorgons. Whoever dared to look her in the face was instantly turned to stone. Perseus (averting his eyes) succeeded in killing her and the winged horse Pegasus was born from her flowing blood.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 32° 54.675′ N, 35° 33.851′ E. Marker is near Chorazim, Northern District, in Mevo'ot HaHermon Regional Council. It can be reached from Northern District Route 8277 2.5 kilometers east of Route 90, on the right when traveling east. This marker is located in the midst of the archaeological ruins at the Korazim National Park. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Asia, specifically in West Asia, in the Middle East, in The Levant, on the Red Sea, in a coastal Mediterranean country, and in the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, a British Mandate, and the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Seat of Moses (here, next to this marker); Chorazin's Synagogue (a few steps from this marker); Conch (a few steps from this marker); Decorated Column (a few steps from this marker); The Synagogue (a few steps from this marker); Chorazin in Christian Sources (within shouting distance of this marker); The Synagogue of Jesus
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More about this marker. This marker is located in the Korazim National Park, in the ruins of the ancient Jewish synagogue. It is my impression that this particular ancient Jewish synagogue is very significant in both the historical and archaeological record of ancient Judaism, because several of the artifacts and structural elements that were found in the ruins of this synagogue are now on display in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Korazim (also known as Chorazin) is also part of the Biblical record, being a site that was visited by Jesus, as mentioned in Matthew 11:21 and Luke 10:13. It would be my guess that during His visit to Korazim, that Jesus would have been to an earlier version of this synagogue, that was most probably located on the site of this particular synagogue.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
2. Medusa Marker
View of both the marker and the cut stone piece with the Medusa design cut into it.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
3. Medusa Marker
Close-up view of the cut stone piece with the Medusa design cut into it.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
4. Medusa Marker
View of the interior of the synagogue with a distant background view of the marker seen to the extreme right of the picture.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
5. Medusa Marker
View of the front entrance to the ancient synagogue.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4, 5. submitted on September 25, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
